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  • Page 1 Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 (317832-D Rev 02)

  • Page 2: Restricted Rights Legend

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 (such as images, text, recordings or pictures) and related licensed materials including all whole or partial copies. Nortel Networks grants you a license to use the Software only in the country where you acquired the Software. You obtain no rights other than those granted to you under this License Agreement. You are responsible for the selection of the Software and for the installation of, use of, and results obtained from the Software.
  • Page 4 This License Agreement is governed by the laws of the country in which Customer acquires the Software. If the Software is acquired in the United States, then this License Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of New York.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the toolbar 45 Using the device view 47 Selecting objects 47 Interpreting the status of LEDs and ports 49 Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007...
  • Page 6 Viewing trap logs 71 Appendix A Operation Problems with Device Manager Login prompt fails to appear on the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 73 Login prompt fails to appear on the Metro ESU 1800 or 1850 75 Switch fails to open in Device Manager 76 Copyright ©...

  • Page 7: New In This Release

    "Features" (page 7) • "Other Changes" (page 7) Features The following features are new in Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager (NN46225-300) for this release: • Default properties dialog box (see properties" (page • Per device properties dialog box (see device properties"...
  • Page 8 8 New in this release Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007 Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Device Manager is a graphical user interface (GUI) used to configure and manage switches in the Optical Ethernet Switching Solutions portfolio. This includes the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, the Metro Ethernet Services Unit (ESU) 1800, and the Metro Ethernet Services Unit (ESU) 1850.
  • Page 10 10 Introduction Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007 Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks...

  • Page 11: Installing Device Manager Software

    (You can have multiple versions of Device Manager stored on your PC or UNIX machine, provided that each version is stored in a separate directory). Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...

  • Page 12: Jdm Installation Warnings

    JDM file is installed in a separate directory from the previous version. • Ensure that the JDM and the switch software versions match. Matching versions correctly display dialog boxes and information and enable accessibility to the software. Please refer to the Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 release notes for correct compatibility.

  • Page 13: Windows Minimum Requirements

    Double-click the jdm_xxxx.exe file. An installation screen opens, followed by a Nortel dialog box. Then, the Introduction dialog box appears (see (page Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on Windows 13 14)). Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals —...
  • Page 14 (page License Agreement dialog box Click I accept the terms of the license agreement (see Agreement dialog box" (page Click Next. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks 14)). 14)). Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...
  • Page 15 • Click Next. The Choose Install Folder dialog box opens (see Folder dialog box" (page Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on Windows 15 15)). Select Typical installation to install the common set features, as well as online Help.
  • Page 16 Shortcut Folder dialog box" (page Choose Shortcut Folder dialog box Select a shortcut path, if desired. Click Next. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007 "Choose...
  • Page 17 Click Install. The installation process begins (see dialog box" (page Installing Java Device Manager dialog box Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on Windows 17 17)). 17)). Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...

  • Page 18: Installing Device Manager On Windows From The Web

    Management. In the Switches & Routers category, click Java Device Manager. Click Software. In the Software category, click Releases. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks "Install Complete dialog box" (page —End— Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...

  • Page 19: Installing Device Manager On Unix

    • "Installing Device Manager on Solaris from the CD" (page 20) • "Installing Device Manager on UNIX from the Web" (page 21) Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on UNIX 19 and complete steps 7 through 18. —End—...

  • Page 20: Installing Device Manager In A Unix Environment

    Installing Device Manager on Solaris from the CD Use this procedure to install the Device Manager software to a Solaris environment from the CD. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks "Executing the Device Manager installation for the remaining instructions on how —End—...

  • Page 21: Installing Device Manager On Unix From The Web

    Choose a directory to which you want to download the software. (page 22) Manager software in a UNIX environment. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on UNIX 21 "Executing the Device Manager installation for the remaining instructions on how —End—...

  • Page 22: Executing The Device Manager Installation Software On Unix

    file. An installation screen, followed by a Nortel dialog box opens. Then, the Introduction dialog box appears (see Introduction dialog box" (page Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks 23)). Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...
  • Page 23 (page License Agreement dialog box Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement (see Agreement dialog box" (page Click Next. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on UNIX 23 23)). 23)). Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals —...
  • Page 24 • Click Next. The Choose Install Folder dialog box opens (see Folder dialog box" (page Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks 24)). Select Typical installation to install the common set features, as well as online Help. Select Minimal installation to select minimal features to install (recommended for those with limited disk space).
  • Page 25 Click Next. The Pre-Installation Summary dialog box opens (see Summary dialog box" (page Pre-installation Summary dialog box Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on UNIX 25 25)). Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...
  • Page 26 (page Installing Java Device Manager dialog box When the installation is complete, the Install Complete dialog box opens (see Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks 26)). "Install Complete dialog box" (page Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...
  • Page 27 Install Complete dialog box Click Done to exit the installation. Device Manager is now completely installed on your machine. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Installing Device Manager on UNIX 27 —End— Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...
  • Page 28 28 Installing Device Manager software Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007 Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks...

  • Page 29: Starting Device Manager

    • "Opening a device" (page 36) Setting the IP address Before you can manage a switch or service unit using Device Manager, you must set an IP address using the Command Line Interface (CLI): • For information on setting the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 IP address, see Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Commissioning (NN46220-309).

  • Page 30: Replicating Editable Fields In Device Manager

    The content in the first cell is replicated into the highlighted cells. Click Apply to set the change or click the Arrow icon to reset the change. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks ATTENTION Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...

  • Page 31: Setting The Device Manager Properties

    Device > Properties > Devices. Select Default in the Properties Device List box, and then click Edit. The Default Properties dialog box opens (see the following figure). Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Setting the Device Manager properties 31 —End—...
  • Page 32 Click Ok. Variable definitions Variable Status Interval Hotswap Detect every Enable Retry Count Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks 32). —End— Value Interval at which statistics and status information are gathered (default is 20 seconds). The number of intervals at which Device Manager will check for module hot swaps.
  • Page 33 Confirm row deletion Default Read Community Default Write Community Http Port Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Setting the Device Manager properties 33 Length of each retry of each polling waiting period. When accessing the device through a slow link, you may...

  • Page 34: Viewing And Customizing Per Device Properties

    Action If you have a device open, from the Device Manager menu bar, choose Device > Properties > Current. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks When checked, the ring tone will sound every time you launch Device Manager. This is the default behavior.
  • Page 35 Settings that are gray are global default settings; you can only view them. Variable definitions Variable Retry Count Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Setting the Device Manager properties 35 —End— Value If Device Manager cannot transmit polling information at startup, the number of times Device Manager retransmits polling information.

  • Page 36: Opening A Device

    Use this procedure to open a device Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Length of each retry of each polling waiting period. When accessing the...
  • Page 37 Check the v3 Enabled checkbox to enable SNMP version 3. Clear the checkbox to disabled SNMP version 3. Click Ping to check if the switch is reachable, or click Telnet to initiate a Telnet session. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks "Variable definitions"...
  • Page 38 Layer 1 read/write Layer 2 read/write Layer 3 read/write read/write read/write/all Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks —End— Value Enter the DNS name or IP address of the device. Enter the read community password string to use to open this device.

  • Page 39: Device View

    "Device Manager window for a Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 switch" (page 39) shows this window for the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, "Device Manager window for a Metro ESU 1800 switch"...

  • Page 40: Opening A Device Using The Open Last Option

    To delete devices from the Open Last Device List, choose Device > Open Last > Edit. The Devices dialog box opens. Highlight the device that you want to remove from the list and click Delete. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks —End— Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals —...

  • Page 41: Understanding The Device Manager Window

    The graphic that follows (see 42)) displays the parts of the Device Manager window for the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600. The Metro ESU 1800 and Metro ESU 1850 are organized in a similar manner. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks "Parts of the Device Manager window"...

  • Page 42: Using The Menu Bar

    The menu bar on the Device Manager window (see provides menus with commands that let you monitor the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, Metro ESU 1800, and Metro ESU 1850. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals —...
  • Page 43 Menu bar Menu bar descriptions "Device Manager menu bar descriptions, Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600" (page 43) Routing Switch 8600. Device Manager menu bar descriptions, Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Menu Device Edit Graph VLAN IP Routing Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks describes the menu bar fields for the Metro Ethernet...
  • Page 44 fields for the Metro ESU 1800 and 1850. Device Manager menu bar descriptions, Metro ESU 1800 and 1850 Menu Device Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Description The IPX Routing menu lets you set up IPX routing functions, including RIP, Service Access Protocol (SAP), and policies.

  • Page 45: Using The Toolbar

    The Graph menu lets you view chassis or port statistics. The IP VLAN menu lets you set up VLANS for the switch. The IP Routing menu lets you set up IP routing and Quality of Service (QoS) functions for the switch. It also allows you to perform traffic control.
  • Page 46 Help Edit Selected Graph Selected Open Home Page Save Runtime Config Alarm Manager Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Description Opens a device. Refreshes the device view information. Opens a Telnet session. Opens an SSH session. Opens the trap log. Opens online Help in a web browser window.

  • Page 47: Using The Device View

    • a console port (Metro ESU 1800 and 1850 only) • a Media Dependent Adapter (MDA) (Metro ESU 1850 only) For the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, you can also select the following types of objects: • a serial port •...
  • Page 48 48 Understanding the Device Manager window Objects in a Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 device view Objects in a Metro ESU 1800 switch device view Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007...

  • Page 49: Interpreting The Status Of Leds And Ports

    For a block of contiguous ports or modules, drag to select the group of objects. • For multiple ports or modules anywhere in the switch chassis, press Ctrl and click the objects anywhere in the device view. The general rule for selecting multiple physical objects, such as fans, power supplies, modules, and ports, is that the selected objects must belong to the same category or have some kind of parent/child relationship.

  • Page 50: Using Shortcut Menus

    Save Runtime Config Save Boot Config Reset Counters Hard Reset Soft Reset Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks 50)) and right click. "Chassis shortcut menu options" (page Description Edit chassis parameters. Graph chassis statistics. Save any changes made as a run-time configuration.
  • Page 51 Port shortcut menu options, Metro ESU 1800 and 1850 Option Edit Graph Enable Disable Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Description Edit chassis parameters. Graph chassis statistics. Save any changes made to the configuration. Reset all the statistics counters for the switch.

  • Page 52: Using The Status Bar

    Disable FastStart For the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, the card shortcut menu provides a quick way to view a card’s parameters. When the selected card is an I/O module, you can click on the Edit option on the shortcut menu to open the Edit Card dialog box.

  • Page 53: Using Device Manager Dialog Boxes

    Note that all of these buttons do not appear in all of the dialog boxes on the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600, Metro ESU 1800, and Metro ESU 1850. Specifically, only the first ten buttons listed in the table, with the exception of Resize Columns, are applicable to the Metro ESU 1800 and 1850.

  • Page 54: Editing Objects

    The edit dialog box opens for that object. • Double-click an object. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Description Applies the changes you have entered in fields on a tab or dialog box. The button is dimmed until you change a parameter.

  • Page 55: Online Help

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later • Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later In a UNIX environment, for Device Manager (or Optivity Switch Manager) to launch a Netscape browser properly, the shell in which Device Manager was launched must have a Netscape browser in its path.
  • Page 56 Help files for the Metro ESU 1800 and 1850. Help file locations, Metro ESU 1800 and 1850 Help files Device Manager Device-specific Help Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Default path default install directory.../help/pp8k_basics default install directory.../help/<device> <version>...

  • Page 57: Managing The System

    Managing the system This chapter describes how to manage the switch system using the Device Manager software. Navigation • "Managing files on the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600" (page 57) • "Managing files on the Metro ESU 1800" (page 61) •...
  • Page 58 Source text box might read: /flash/config.cfg In the Action field, select start. Click Apply to start copying the files. The results appears in the Result field. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks "Copy File tab" (page 58)). /flash/filename /pcmcia/filename ipaddress:/home/user/filename...

  • Page 59: Checking Flash Memory Use

    files in each location. The Action field allows you to reset the PCMCIA card. Viewing file names on the Flash Use this procedure to view the names and sizes of switch files. Procedure steps Step Action From the menu bar, choose Edit >...

  • Page 60: Viewing File Names On The Pcmcia

    60 Managing the system Flash Files tab The Flash Files tab lists the name, modification date, and size of each switch file in the onboard flash memory. The slot number indicates the chassis location of the referenced CPU/switch fabric module.

  • Page 61: Managing Files On The Metro Esu 1800

    PCMCIA Files tab The PCMCIA Files tab lists the name, modification date, and size of each switch file in the PCMCIA card. The slot number indicates the chassis location of the referenced CPU/switch fabric module. Managing files on the Metro ESU 1800 On the Metro ESU 1800, the File System tabs allow you to download firmware, upload and download configuration files, and view the history log.

  • Page 62: Uploading And Downloading Configuration Files

    firmware. In the Action field, click download. Click Apply to start downloading the firmware. Note that after the firmware is downloaded, the switch will reboot. Uploading and downloading configuration files Use this procedure to upload or download configuration files.

  • Page 63: Viewing The History Log

    file. In the Action field, click upload or download. Click Apply to start uploading or downloading the firmware. Viewing the history log Use this procedure to upload the Metro ESU 1800 switch’s history log. Procedure steps Step Action From the menu bar, choose Edit >...

  • Page 64: Managing Files On The Metro Esu 1850

    You can use the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) utility to upgrade the switch firmware by transferring a new firmware image file from a TFTP server to the switch. You can also use the TFTP server to load a configuration file into the switch, save switch settings to the TFTP server, and upload a history log from the switch to the TFTP server.

  • Page 65: Downloading Firmware From The Server

    During the reboot, Device Manager connectivity is temporarily lost. Firmware dialog box, Update tab fields Field Addr Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Managing files on the Metro ESU 1850 65 "Firmware dialog box, Update tab fields" (page —End— Description The identifier.

  • Page 66: Creating Firmware

    Firmware dialog box, Create tab For information, see 67). Enter values for Addr, Filename, and LoadType . Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Description Configures the DOS path and filename of the firmware on the TFTP server. Sets the system to download mode. When this field is selected, the Apply button becomes active.

  • Page 67: Booting Firmware

    Firmware dialog box, Boot tab For information, see Click Apply to save the configuration. Reboot the device. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Managing files on the Metro ESU 1850 67 —End— Description Specifies the path and filename of the firmware file.

  • Page 68: Uploading And Downloading Configuration Settings To The Server

    Configuration File tab" (page Configuration dialog box, Configuration File tab For information, see fields" (page Enter the TftpServerIpAddress and PathAndFilename. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks —End— Description Specifies the table index for the file entry. Describes the version of the software file.

  • Page 69: Saving A History Log To The Server

    > HistoryLog. The HistoryLog dialog box opens with the HistoryLog tab displayed (see HistoryLog dialog box, History Log tab Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Managing files on the Metro ESU 1850 69 —End— Description Configures the IP address of the TPTP server.

  • Page 70: Viewing Controlled Software Upgrade Status

    The CSU status information is only displayed during a controlled software upgrade. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks "HistoryLog dialog box, History Log tab fields" 70). —End—...

  • Page 71: Viewing Trap Logs

    Use this procedure to view the trap log to see what traps have been received. On the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 and Metro ESU 1800 and 1850, you can configure the switch to send out SNMP generic traps (see "Setting the Device Manager properties" (page is running, any traps received are recorded in the trap log.
  • Page 72 72 Managing the system Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007 Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks...

  • Page 73: Appendix A Operation Problems With Device Manager

    If you connect a terminal to the Console port on the Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 and are unable to get a login prompt, the port may have an incorrect DCE/DTE setting. Try moving the DCE/DTE switch from its current setting to the other position (see Switch 8600"...
  • Page 74 Check to see that the port settings are: • • • If necessary, change the port settings to match those in this list. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Mode: cli BaudRate: baud9600 DataBits: eight —End— Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals —...

  • Page 75: Login Prompt Fails To Appear On The Metro Esu 1800 Or 1850

    The Serial Port tab displays. and 1850" (page 76) and 1850. Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Login prompt fails to appear on the Metro ESU 1800 or 1850 75 "Serial Port tab on the Metro ESU 1800 shows the Serial Port tab for the ESU 1800 Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals —...

  • Page 76: Switch Fails To Open In Device Manager

    If necessary, change the port settings to match those in this list. Switch fails to open in Device Manager If a switch does not open, Device Manager displays a timeout message. Timeouts can occur in slower networks and indicate that you need to increase your retransmission retries and timeout interval.
  • Page 77 • Is the authentication protocol and password correct? • Is the privacy protocol and password correct? Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks Switch fails to open in Device Manager 77 Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard...
  • Page 78 78 Appendix A Operation Problems with Device Manager Nortel Metro Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Fundamentals — Using Device Manager NN46225-300 02.02 Standard 4.2 1 October 2007 Copyright © 2005-2007, Nortel Networks...
  • Page 80 This document is protected by copyright laws and international treaties. All information, copyrights and any other intellectual property rights contained in this document are the property of Nortel Networks. Except as expressly authorized in writing by Nortel Networks, the holder is granted no rights to use the information contained herein and this document shall not be published, copied, produced or reproduced, modified, translated, compiled, distributed, displayed or transmitted, in whole or part, in any form or media.

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